Mild Mint PPU11-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9D1C3, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9D1C3 · PPU11-12
Mild Mint
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mild Mint Technical Profile
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Mild Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mild Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMild Mint
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGranite
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mellow Spring
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castaway
PPG
Nearly identical
Silvery Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hollingsworth Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mild Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Mint
#C9D1C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Mint Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mild Mint.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mild Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Mint have?
Mild Mint by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mild Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mild Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mild Mint are Granite by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mellow Spring by Valspar (a near-identical match), Castaway by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mild Mint's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mild Mint?
Mild Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mild Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.